In our quest for well-being, we often overlook an unsung hero within us—the vaginal microbiome. While we commonly associate the term “microbiome” with our gut, it extends its influence to various corners of our body, including our skin and, yes, our vagina. This remarkable microbial community, consisting of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and even parasites, plays a pivotal role in maintaining our health. A balanced vaginal microbiome contributes to seamless digestion, a robust immune system, neurotransmitter production, and even longevity. Yet, in our well-intentioned efforts to care for our bodies, we may inadvertently disrupt this delicate ecosystem. From douching and smoking to antibiotics and unwashed sex toys, several factors can upset the harmonious balance of the vaginal microbiome. In the pages ahead, we will explore the intricacies of this often-overlooked aspect of women’s health, shedding light on the care and feeding of your vaginal microbiome, and offering insights into maintaining its delicate equilibrium.
WholeHealth Chicago Wheaton
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We are thrilled to bring our services to the western suburbs!
We are a healthcare practice that strives to integrate the best of conventional and complementary medicine in a caring and healing environment. We believe that both health and disease are functions of physical, emotional, nutritional, and spiritual influences. Many health issues are rooted in a patient’s personal biography – the story of your life – and are most effectively treated by addressing root causes rather than symptoms alone.
Our Practitioners

Jordan Neumann, DNP
Family Nurse Practitioner
Jordan Neumann is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner who graduated with her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Rush University this spring. She previously practiced as a nurse for over 5 years in emergency medicine, outpatient allergy & immunology, and as a frontline COVID-19 nurse throughout the pandemic. Furthermore, she has extensive experience with infusion therapies for health optimization and treatment of acute and chronic conditions.
Dr. Neumann conducted research on effective dietary interventions for Hashimoto’s thyroiditis at WholeHealth, and also led research on the link between Vitamin D deficiency and COVID-19 risk during the pandemic. Additionally, she did clinical training at WholeHealth, at Rush’s preventive medicine center, and women’s health clinics.
Her interest in functional medicine stems from a desire to provide patients with holistic solutions to complex health issues, instead of simply providing a temporary band aid solution. She looks forward to working alongside her patients to provide treatment for acute and chronic concerns through an integrative lens.

Kristen Halland, DC, CCN, DABCA
Medicine Physician
Dr. Halland is a seasoned clinician specializing in Functional Medicine. Since beginning practice in 2010, she has placed emphasis on a whole-person lens to care and has a strong belief that an integrative, collaborative team care model will serve the patient best with her role being to exhaust the natural options as often as possible!
Dr. Halland is comfortable in general care from the natural perspective but has seen particular success in complex cases, the emerging covid long-haul and dysautonomia cases we're now seeing, and GI cases. She also has a special clinical interest in balancing female hormones naturally.
As a post-grad instructor for continuing medical education her most recent courses developed have been on Anti-Aging and Vitamin D.

Kelsie Lazzell, DC
Functional Medicine Physician
Dr. Kelsie Lazzell is licensed as both a chiropractic doctor and a naturopathic practitioner. She received her doctorate in chiropractic from the National University of Health Sciences in Illinois, and it was during this training that she realized that a person’s health goes much deeper than the physical aspects of the body. That’s what inspired her to also earn her doctorate in naturopathic medicine so she could learn a whole-body approach to healing and give patients the best chance of overcoming health obstacles and preserve their life-long health.
Dr. Lazzell believes in restoring health through non-invasive therapies such as chiropractic manipulation and various myofascial techniques, nutritional counseling, mineral and vitamin supplementation, botanical medicine, and acupuncture. She uses both conventional and functional diagnostic techniques to investigate the root cause of each patients’ unique set of symptoms.
She has additional post-graduate training in functional medicine, fertility, pediatrics, acupuncture, nutrition, and functional rehabilitation, and she has a passion for supporting women throughout their pregnancy and post-partum, as well as for pediatric health and wellness, and all the hormone and gastrointestinal issues in between.
Our Services
We are currently offering the following services at our Mt Greenwood location with more coming soon!

Infusion Therapy

Natural Apothecary

Internal Medicine

Functional Medicine

Nutritional Counseling

Anti-Aging Therapies

Laboratory Services

Regenerative Medicine
Treatments Offered For

Allergies & Food Sensitivities

Anti-Aging & optimization

Candida (Yeast) & Parasite Issues

Cardiovascular health & disease prevention

Environmental Sensitivities

Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue

Gut health & digestive concerns

Immune and Inflammation support

Lyme disease and tick-borne illness

Men's Health

Preventive Health & Physicals

Thyroid, Adrenal & Sex Hormone Issues

Weight Management

Women’s health & pregnancy support
Health Tips
Sometime in her eighties, my Aunt Hildy, who passed on at 94 or so, handed me a book, “Your Body’s Many Cries for Water”, by an Iranian physician with a totally unpronounceable name, Fereydoon Batmanghelidj, M.D. She told me it had changed her life. Dr. B. attributed virtually all chronic illnesses, premature death, and susceptibility to infections to the state of chronic dehydration we had allowed ourselves to endure by our insufficient intake of water.
Because Dr. B. also felt that water had curative properties, his work was literally shredded by conventional physicians here in the U.S., where he was regarded as a “crank” and a “quack”. The Wikipedia entry is especially brutal since it’s written by Stephen Barrett of Quackwatch, which (if you bother to read it) seems to have a special loathing for Dr. B. because of his claims that good hydration promotes longevity.
And so the years pass. Dr. B. dies at 74, although his books (he wrote seven more) all remain in print, apparently being read by the well-hydrated, healthy, and generally ignored by the desiccated conventional physicians.
If you make healthy choices, you can live longer than you think. Exercise, a balanced diet, and avoiding excess salt are key. Consider anti-aging supplements, like curcumin and green tea extract. Don’t forget basics like vitamin D and vitamin C. Stay healthy and enjoy a longer, happier life.
In response to the resurgence of COVID-19 cases, it’s imperative to remain vigilant and proactive. Recent events, including a busy Labor Day weekend with increased Paxlovid prescriptions and rising hospitalizations, signal the virus’s ongoing presence. Acting swiftly, even before a positive test result, is advised if you experience mild to moderate COVID symptoms within the first five days, especially if you’re at risk of severe complications. Regular self-testing and monitoring kit expiration dates are essential. Strengthening your immune system through supplements like Vitamin C, Vitamin D, and zinc is crucial. For maximum potency, consider the Immune Boost IV, which delivers nutrients directly to your cells. Stay informed about COVID booster recommendations and mask precautions while remaining vigilant in these challenging times. Be well and prioritize the health of yourself and your loved ones.
Don’t breathe a sigh of relief because you don’t have whiskers and a tail. Our digestive systems, and their immune response to gluten, happen to be very similar. If you’re a new patient at any of the WholeHealth Chicago offices, arriving for help with a symptom or symptoms that may have been going on for […]
PLATELET RICH PLASMA INJECTIONS (PRP) HAS BEEN PROVEN TO HELP WITH CHRONIC JOINT PAIN, HAIR LOSS, AND TROUBLES WITH YOUR VAGINA